Let's face it...the warmth of the holidays is long gone and the Chicago winter blues are in full force. Thankfully, we're not the East Coast and can still enjoy our beautiful and scenic Chicago skyline aboard cruise ships without the hassle of three feet of snow.

Shoreline Sightseeing is a big fan of Taste of Chicago and has been an official sponsor of the five-day food-tasting extravaganza for 16 years! Every year, Shoreline offers a special version of its popular Lake Tours departing from their dock at Buckingham Fountain directly across from the Taste of Chicago site in Grant Park.

What better combination for a delightful summer evening than a glass of wine, some light refreshments and the tutelage of a true wine expert...all while enjoying a 90-minute, starlit cruise on Chicago's waterways? That's just what is in store on Shoreline Sightseeing's Wine Tasting Cruises featuring the knowledgable staff and acclaimed wines of Chicago-area Lynfred Winery.

Chicago is famous for a number of culinary specialties and that includes its BBQ ribs. So what could be better than a special nighttime cruise with Shoreline Sightseeing to enjoy Chicago's amazing skyline and landmarks while sampling ribs and assorted trimmings from Chicago's own Butch McGuire's! These three Friday night cruises will take place June 26, July 24 and August 28.